For CUET 2026 General Aptitude Test (GAT), candidates scoring above 240 marks out of 250 can expect above 99.50 percentile.
A score of around 200 marks can expect a percentile of the range 95.00 – 98.00. Any candidate scoring 160 marks can expect around 82.00 – 90.00 percentile.
- The CUET GAT 2026 exam has approximately 9,12,406 registrations, with students applying for B.Com and multiple BA programs, including both Social Science and Arts and Humanities, at DU, BHU, JNU, and private universities.
- Candidates who will score above 200 marks out of 250 in the General Aptitude Test are expected to get a percentile above 95.00.
- These students are expected to qualify for admission to top central universities for B.Com, BBA and BA Economics.
- The GAT exam of CUET 2026 covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and Environmental Science.
- In CUET 2025, candidates scored 240–250 in GAT and secured the 100th percentile.
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Key Summary - CUET 2026 General Aptitude Test (GAT)
- The CUET 2026 GAT paper consists of 50 compulsory MCQs with each question carrying 5 marks, hence totalling to 250 total marks to be answered in duration of 60 minutes.
- A student gains 5 marks for one correct answer, loses one mark for each wrong answer and gains 0 marks, if the question is unattempted.
- In CUET 2026, the General Test has been renamed General Aptitude Test (GAT) and has an updated syllabus that emphasizes general science, environmental literacy, and current affairs.
- Students attempt GAT in CUET 2026 to secure admission at DU, JNU and BHU for B.Com, BBA, BA Economics, and other BA Programmes.
- Official CUET 2026 GAT percentiles will be released with the result around July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in.
CUET 2026 General Aptitude Test: Marks vs Percentile Table
Based on CUET GAT 2025 trends and analysis, the expected marks vs percentile for the year 2026 can be estimated from 0 to 250 marks range.
| Marks Range (out of 250) | Expected Percentile (GAT) | Candidate Standing | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 – 250 | 99.50 – 100 | Exceptional | SRCC, DSE, DU top BA programmes |
| 225 – 240 | 98.00 – 99.50 | Excellent | BHU, JNU, DU B.Com Honours |
| 200 – 225 | 95.00 – 98.00 | Very Good | AMU, JMI, BHU BA Programs |
| 180 – 200 | 90.00 – 95.00 | Good | State central universities, BBA at private |
| 160 – 180 | 82.00 – 90.00 | Average | State universities, mid-tier private |
| 140 – 160 | 72.00 – 82.00 | Below Average | Private deemed universities |
| 120 – 140 | 60.00 – 72.00 | Low | Private colleges, limited options |
| 100 – 120 | 48.00 – 60.00 | Very Low | Very limited options |
| Below 100 | Below 48.00 | Qualifying Zone | Only private/state open universities |
Note: GAT percentile data is estimated based on CUET 2024–2025 result trends. In the General Test/GAT, scores are highly variable as the large candidate pool includes both well-prepared and unprepared aspirants. Official percentile at cuet.nta.nic.in.
Also Check: CUET 2026 Raw Score vs NTA Score vs Percentile
Ques. What is a good score in CUET 2026 General Aptitude Test (GAT)?
Ans. A score of 200+ marks in CUET 2026 GAT is considered a good score, typically fetching 95+ percentile. For SRCC, DSE, and top DU B.Com Honours programmes, candidates should aim for 225+ marks (98+ percentile). For mainstream BBA and BA Economics at mid-tier central universities, 180+ marks (90+ percentile) is generally sufficient.
Ques. Is 160 marks sufficient in CUET 2026 General Test for DU admission?
Ans. A score of 160 marks in CUET GAT (approximately 82 – 90 percentile) may not be sufficient for most DU Commerce or Economics courses, which require 95+ percentile in the open category. However, it is sufficient for admission at state-level central universities, Pondicherry University, and mid-tier private universities for courses like BBA and BA Programme.
CUET GAT Official Result PDFs: Last 3 Years
Candidates can refer to the official CUET UG website of National Testing Agency to check the 2026 results and look into the previous years’ results:
| Year | Document | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CUET UG 2026 Result / Percentile (Expected July 2026) | View on Official Site |
| 2025 | CUET UG 2025 Result | View PDF |
| 2024 | CUET UG 2024 Result | View PDF |
Also Check: CUET UG 2026 Expected Cut Off: DU, JNU, BHU Category-Wise
CUET 2026 General Test Marks vs Percentile Expected: Reddit Discussions
On Reddit, users asked about the percentile method and how it affects admission, which has been explained by a partial dropper recently.
Source: Reddit
The marks estimated by users and the admission prospects for those scores, based on the previous year's admission outlook, have been discussed on Reddit.
There has also been a discussion about spot round counselling on Reddit between previous year candidates and the 2026 candidates.
Source: Reddit
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